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Why is my boiler making a kettling noise?

Kettling noise sounds like a boiling kettle and is caused by limescale buildup on the heat exchanger. It's common in Metro Vancouver's hard water areas.

Mineral deposits from hard water insulate the heat exchanger, causing water to overheat and boil locally, creating the kettling sound.

A power flush can remove limescale buildup and restore normal operation. Installing a water softener can prevent future buildup.

Ignoring kettling can lead to heat exchanger failure, which is expensive to replace. Address it promptly to avoid major repairs.

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